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Throw an exquisite and elegant garden party by dressing a relaxed, natural setting with extreme opulence: think brass candelabras, twinkling chandeliers, vintage dessert trolleys, Grecian urns and plenty of gold. Ofset the scene with fresh whites and leafy greens, maximising the lavish fora with verdant arches, moss-covered letters, and table runners bursting with succulentsStyling michelle Pierre-carr Photographs eddie Juddthe wedding Party Bride: Silk-radzimir dress, £2,800, amsale.com.

Quartz and rhodium bracelet, £215, and quartz and rhodium earrings, £119, Stephanie Browne at luellasboudoir.co.uk. Groom: Wool and silk suit, £499; shirt, £49.99; tie, from £30; and shoes, £275, Oliver Sweeney at stephenbishopsuiting.com. Buttonhole (rosette and pearl succulents), from £7.50, thewhiteorchid.co.uk. Bridesmaid, flower girls and pageboy: Outfits, see overleaf. Bespoke archway, £788, partumis-metal.com. Floral arch (Avalanche roses and spray roses, hydrangeas, ivy strands and willow).

Ann says: ‘Tis is a stunning dress – I love the asymmetric design and, of course, the gorgeous coloured feathers. It would be great for a very lavish wedding.’Philip says: ‘Tis is my least favourite design.

I can appreciate the art in creating it, but I am big on frst impressions and I don’t like it – I don’t think that it’s suitable for a wedding. I am a little traditional in that way! Perhaps I’d like it more if it was white.’an oversized, coloured feather train make this a head-turning creation for any ‘look-at-me!’ bride Ruched, curve-clinging fabric and statement feathers.

LATEX

A stunning fishtail train with lace detailing and an hourglass corset make this dress undeniably sexy

Anna says: ‘Although it’s exquisite, I can’t say it’s the most comfortable gown. If I wore this sticky latex and extremely tight corset I’m not sure how much I could enjoy the day! It took a specialist latex person (and masses of talc) to get me into it – I can’t imagine what it would be like to get of on my wedding night.’Philip says: ‘I love it! Vintage but so contemporary at the same time.

I think Anna looks hot in it but… it’s latex. I know this material is ridiculously uncomfortable, so perhaps not ideal for a wedding.’Latex dress, £1,950, amstatik.com. Gold earrings, £10,500; 0.75ct diamond bangle, £7,500, and 1ct diamond bangle, £8,750, jessicamccormack.com. Bouquet (red naomi roses and hydrangeas), from £85, jamieaston.com. Satin peep-toe heels, £425, jimmychoo.com →detailing and an hourglass corset make this dress undeniably sexyA stunning fishtail train with lace latex lace.

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